The digital divide is fast becoming an AI divide. Three billion people remain offline, unable to access the infrastructure and skills for AI-driven opportunities. As intelligent applications reshape global economies, AI readiness demands resilient, scalable infrastructure and rapid digital upskilling.

In Africa and beyond, global leaders face critical questions: How do we deploy AI infrastructure in underserved regions where commercial incentives fall short? Today’s AI choices could define who leads—and who shapes—the future of markets, talent, and innovation.